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ISO/IEC 27701 Privacy Information Management System (PIMS)
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Understanding ISO 27701: Integrating Privacy into Your ISMS
ISO 27701 bridges security and privacy by layering PII protection onto ISO 27001. Organizations must define privacy roles, perform risk assessments focused on PII, and implement controller- and processor-specific controls. Certification demonstrates global best practice alignment and supports regulatory obligations such as GDPR and CCPA.
Forge Path partners with you to scope the PIMS, map data flows, embed privacy risk management, and operationalize ISO 27701 controls—ensuring evidence is audit-ready and integrated with your existing ISMS for continuous improvement and trust.
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ISO 27701 Compliance At a Glance
ISO 27701 extends ISO 27001 to establish, implement, maintain, and continually improve a Privacy Information Management System (PIMS) that safeguards personally identifiable information (PII) for controllers and processors.
Requirements
Context, Leadership & Planning
Define PIMS scope, identify privacy threats, set objectives, and secure top-management commitment and resources.
Privacy Risk Assessment & Treatment
Establish criteria to identify, analyze, and treat privacy risks—integrated with the ISO 27001 risk methodology.
Controller-Specific Controls (P-CONT)
Implement 31 controls covering lawful basis, data subject rights, purpose limitation, consent, and privacy impact assessments.
Processor-Specific Controls (P-PROC)
Apply 18 controls governing processor obligations such as processing only on documented instruction and assisting controllers with rights requests.
Operational Privacy & Security Controls
Tailor ISO 27002 controls—access, encryption, logging, supplier management—to address PII confidentiality, integrity, and availability.
Monitoring, Review & Improvement
Perform internal audits, management reviews, metrics tracking, and continual improvements to keep the PIMS effective and up to date.
How Forge Path Can Help
PIMS Implementation & Documentation
Develop policies, data inventories, risk registers, DPIA templates, and evidence required for certification.
Third-Party & Processor Risk Management
Flow ISO 27701 requirements into contracts, assess vendors, and monitor ongoing compliance.
vCISO Advisory
Provide strategic privacy-security leadership, manage audits, and align ISO 27701 with GDPR, CCPA, and SOC 2.
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Protect personal data, satisfy global regulations, and inspire customer confidence. Forgepath helps you extend ISO 27001 into a mature Privacy Information Management System—closing gaps, documenting controls, and guiding you through certification and ongoing improvement.
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